Tristan Duncan
Director | Manchester
“Tristan advised and represented us as litigants in a highly complex, 'misuse of confidential information' claim. His deep expertise in the area, coupled with his pragmatic and commercial approach secured us a win against challenging odds. Also a pleasure to work with and always available when you need to speak, I can't recommend Tristan highly enough.”
Call: 0345 166 6301 Mobile: 0796 636 9151
About Tristan
Tristan Duncan is a vastly experienced dispute resolution lawyer who specialises in bringing or defending employee related claims involving breach of restrictive covenants, unlawful means conspiracy and the misuse of confidential information.
Tristan handles commercial litigation arising out of contracts, professional negligence, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, SPAs (warranty and indemnity claims), international disputes and injunctions.
He also helps clients negotiate commercial contracts (from start to termination) and provides risk management training to protect businesses entering and exiting commercial contracts and from the misuse of confidential information.
Tristan is a mediator (CEDR qualified in 2017) and helps conflicting parties try to resolve their commercial disputes amicably with or without lawyers.
He is passionate about Mediation, Rugby League, Travel, History and Japanese Supercar Slayers.
Contact Tristan
Call: 0345 166 6301
Mobile: 0796 636 9151
Notable work & expertise
Tristan has a wealth of experience acting for both UK and overseas entities involved in disputes over contracts which cross international borders (the conflict of laws) and is adept at enforcing English judgments worldwide.
Recent Work
- Represented a world leading technology company in a complex multi-jurisdictional dispute with one of its distributors. Tristan’s tenacity secured a six figure payment and the opportunity of a new business relationship going forward.
- Acted for a number of large companies in disputes involving the International Chamber of Commerce.
- Acting for a famous UK manufacturer over an issue with new technology in industrial machinery.
As well as being a CEDR trained mediator, Tristan has represented clients at over 25 mediations and is highly skilled at resolving disputes in this way.
Recent Work
- Secured at mediation a substantial settlement for a European Construction company in a dispute over the construction of various hotel projects in London.
Expert in extracting clients from extremely difficult situations involving neighbours from hell.
Recent Work
- Resolved a high value boundary dispute between quarrelling neighbours. Tristan’s strategy out manoeuvred the opponents and extinguished what was a highly emotive situation.
Recent Work
- Advised a company director in dispute with his company and its shareholders. Tristan was always on hand to provide help and reassurance to successfully guide the director through an extremely challenging legal and personal situation.
Over the years, Tristan has skilfully brought and defended Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims most notably, involving multi-million pound estates.
Recent Work
- Handled Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claim for a private individual. Tristan’s approach obtained the best available outcome and secured the client for life.
Testimonials
CM
I can highly recommend Tristan for his professional advice and help in resolving issues that require his specialist knowledge. He is always happy t...
Charlotte Morris-Roper, Business Owner
MH
I never felt that I was getting anything less than 100% of his attention and focus. He clearly thinks in a very commercial way – what is going to b...
Mark Hope, Business Owner
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